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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R8 877

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Central America to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Thu 29/1013:00
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4R16 312
Tue 27/107:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops43h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4R16 345
Mon 21/99:13
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1120:50
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 509
Sun 20/917:51
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops38h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 28/1020:50
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 574
Wed 4/112:10
GUA
-
CPT
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1120:50
CPT
-
GUA
2 stops30h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/4R16 869
Wed 4/111:05
GUA
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1115:05
JNB
-
GUA
2 stops38h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/4R16 967
Mon 18/511:25
PTY
-
JNB
3 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/619:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops42h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 000
Sun 20/99:13
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 20/1022:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops43h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4R17 229
Thu 26/118:16
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops24h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1218:45
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops50h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/4R17 278
Tue 26/59:13
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 7/619:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 278
Sat 19/922:29
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops35h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 28/1020:50
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops28h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4R17 344
Mon 21/99:13
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1020:50
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops27h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4R17 377

Find flight deals from Central America to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 509

One-way from

R8 877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R23 977
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/9-2/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 52m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R119 787 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R29 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Central America to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 21/9

8:10-18:30

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

R17 229

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/5

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:00-10:33

2 stops46h 33m

R17 278

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 1/6

8:11-8:35

2 stops41h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:00-6:37

2 stops42h 37m

R18 212

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 10/9

12:27-18:30

2 stops46h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

19:00-18:49

2 stops31h 49m

R18 507

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 31/5

2:25-8:35

2 stops46h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

19:00-11:25

2 stops48h 25m

R19 358

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

16:00-8:35

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:00-8:50

2 stops45h 50m

R19 784

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

19:45-19:39

2 stops55h 54m

R20 505

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/5

22:29-8:35

2 stops51h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

15:05-20:35

2 stops36h 30m

R20 963

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

11:59-9:30

2 stops38h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

17:55-13:31

2 stops50h 36m

R21 733

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 26/5

9:13-18:30

2 stops26h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:00-20:35

2 stops32h 35m

R22 978

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R6 142). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 964). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Central America to South Africa, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 602 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 602 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 602 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Central America to South Africa?

    Departing from Central America to South Africa will take you 27h 20m. Central America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 12194 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Central America to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to South Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R6 142). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 964). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Central America to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 925AverageR18 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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